RSG Timber Boosts Batten Capacity with €3m Sawmill Investment

RSG Timber has significantly strengthened its production capability following a €3 million investment across its two partner sawmills in Latvia.

The installation of brand new state-of-the-art batten production lines has increased capacity for RSG Yellow^® BS Battens while enhancing efficiency through advanced automation and precision engineering.

The brand new state-of-the-art batten production lines at RSG Timber.

Compliant Roofing Battens

The upgraded RSG Timber facilities deliver improved accuracy in sizing and grading, with timber kiln dried and pre-graded prior to machining, followed by a final quality check on the finished product.

CCPI Assessed

All RSG Yellow^® BS battens are correctly graded and compliant with BS 5534, supported by independent third-party accreditation through CATG/BMC, and are CCPI assessed – placing RSG Yellow BS Battens among a select few in the UK to achieve this robust standard.

A fully computerised packaging system ensures traceability and consistency, with uniform, tightly banded packs ready for treatment.

Battens are pressure treated in line with BS 8417 and meet Wood Protection Association Benchmark industry standards.

The new high-tech roofing batten grading line at RSG Timber.

Growing Demand

Commercial Director Richard Stone commented: “We are delighted to be part of this journey with our sawmill partners in Latvia. The additional capacity supports growing demand for our RSG Yellow BS Battens and strengthens long-term supply and relationships across the industry.”

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